Which are the most comfortable cars to drive long distances in?

deepakvrao · 19th August 2007, 06:22

Opel Astra-comfortable with a lousy zip
Lancer-great in all ways
Innova-spacious but not with the comfort of a car

Not yet taken the Laura long distance but I think it will be great

gd1418 · 19th August 2007, 12:00

A sad day today - TATAs betrayed..

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Originally Posted by doctorkats

the matiz is a wonderful little hatch to drive.

i have driven it to completely crazy places.
i agree with you.amazing comfort and ride.

gd1418 · 19th August 2007, 12:07

Dear Asitkde, the intention was not to hurt you. The delay in response is coz I returned to this thread today. I expressed an opinion vis-a-vis the road conditions here.

That is why my last line was that even an Amby would have been a comfortable ride if roads like autobahn existed here.

And dear, you must understand expressing an opinion is not a pointless response and not in the least criticism of somebody. Hope your feelings are assuaged now.

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Originally Posted by asitkde

Well, initially I also thought that the thread is only about the most comfortable cars in long drives on INDIAN roads. Since I am really fascinated by long drives and I have not personally done many long drives in Indian conditions, I kept silent and kept on reading the thread with great interest. But then I found people posting about their long drive experience in the US and elsewhere, and then only I decided to share my experience with others. Obviously it has not pleased you. I am sorry!
What I have written is no reflection on cars available in India. I have driven even an auto in Kolkata (obviously unauthorised) and once in my childhood even hand-pulled a rickshaw. I want to know from mods if sharing my experience with my explanation above was wrong. I don't have to write any more in any of the threads in team-bhp if this kind of pointless responses keep popping up.

Jaggu · 19th August 2007, 12:13

i somehow love the E from w 124, built like a tank and tireless cruiser
for a soft roader Crv is a good highway car, but ONLY for FRONT seat. Rear passengers will not like twisties and broken patches
Optra is another one which cannot be rivaled for back seat comfort

sanchits · 20th August 2007, 00:44

i have been in a "rolls royce phantom" from delhi to chandigarh , and guys, it has to be the most comfortable car. its like driving on clouds, no sound, vibration and road noise and almost no movement even on the roughest patches we encountered. i know its a rolls, but i just wanted to share my experience.

Steeroid · 20th August 2007, 02:44

Four slipped discs and a 17-stitch surgery on the spine say that the Safari is THE most comfortable vehicle on Indian roads, bar none - whether its for the driver or regular passengers (not counting the jump seats).

doctorkats · 20th August 2007, 03:08

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Originally Posted by gd1418

A sad day today - TATAs betrayed..

nope,the tata safari already figures very high on my list.
you missed my earlier post.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...tml#post527814
GD no more beer for you....lol!

dadu · 20th August 2007, 10:06

If you cant get the best of comfort at that price, where else would you go

, it has to be the best if its RR (Richie Rich's - Rolls Royce)

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Originally Posted by sanchits

i have been in a "rolls royce phantom" from delhi to chandigarh , and guys, it has to be the most comfortable car. its like driving on clouds, no sound, vibration and road noise and almost no movement even on the roughest patches we encountered. i know its a rolls, but i just wanted to share my experience.

irfanmon · 20th August 2007, 17:49

Accent CRDI. Very comfortable pocket wise too.
Lancer.
Innova.
Standard 2000.

nitrous · 20th August 2007, 18:33

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Four slipped discs and a 17-stitch surgery on the spine say that the Safari is THE most comfortable vehicle on Indian roads, bar none -

AMEN!
The Safari Dicor is the best GT car taking on any road in our country today.

Mpower · 20th August 2007, 19:28

Without getting into Mercs and Camrys, its gotto be TATA SAfari and Skoda Octy.

tsk1979 · 20th August 2007, 23:34

After driving 450 miles in 2 days, I feel the toyota corolla automatic is an amazing car to drive in for long distances,
Loses breath around 90mph... but I guess thats okay.

WasavaTyres · 21st August 2007, 00:26

My pick would be :

1. Tata Safari
2. OHC
3. Hyundai Getz 1.3

I've been driving to kerala and back in these cars twice a year for the past 4 years now.Among themselves,The Safari is truly a large soft sofa on four wheels.

wonderboy · 21st August 2007, 10:40

Went to a Delhi - Rajasthan - Delhi trip with a friend on his new Optra Magnum diesel..WOOW! Driving couldn't be better my friends.. You just have to feel it. That car is meant for long distance travelling, swooshing past all lesser mortals and making them shrink by shame. What a car!!

My Other choices would be:
Fiat Palio and Old Maruti Zen

msharma_79 · 21st August 2007, 10:52

toyota camry
just want sleep in that car.been to jaipur and Agra with our forign delegates and it is indeed wonderfull.
even at the speed of 160 you dont have any noise and ofcourse highways are superb.

19th August 2007, 06:22	#136
deepakvrao BANNED Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 300 Thanked: 2 Times	Opel Astra-comfortable with a lousy zip Lancer-great in all ways Innova-spacious but not with the comfort of a car Not yet taken the Laura long distance but I think it will be great
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19th August 2007, 12:13	#139
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	i somehow love the E from w 124, built like a tank and tireless cruiser for a soft roader Crv is a good highway car, but ONLY for FRONT seat. Rear passengers will not like twisties and broken patches Optra is another one which cannot be rivaled for back seat comfort
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20th August 2007, 00:44	#140
sanchits BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: gurgaon/delhi Posts: 331 Thanked: Once	i have been in a "rolls royce phantom" from delhi to chandigarh , and guys, it has to be the most comfortable car. its like driving on clouds, no sound, vibration and road noise and almost no movement even on the roughest patches we encountered. i know its a rolls, but i just wanted to share my experience.
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20th August 2007, 02:44	#141
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Four slipped discs and a 17-stitch surgery on the spine say that the Safari is THE most comfortable vehicle on Indian roads, bar none - whether its for the driver or regular passengers (not counting the jump seats).
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20th August 2007, 17:49	#144
irfanmon BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gods own country Posts: 37 Thanked: 0 Times	Accent CRDI. Very comfortable pocket wise too. Lancer. Innova. Standard 2000.
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20th August 2007, 19:28	#146
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	Without getting into Mercs and Camrys, its gotto be TATA SAfari and Skoda Octy.
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20th August 2007, 23:34	#147
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	After driving 450 miles in 2 days, I feel the toyota corolla automatic is an amazing car to drive in for long distances, Loses breath around 90mph... but I guess thats okay.
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21st August 2007, 00:26	#148
WasavaTyres BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indore Posts: 816 Thanked: 450 Times View My Garage	My pick would be : 1. Tata Safari 2. OHC 3. Hyundai Getz 1.3 I've been driving to kerala and back in these cars twice a year for the past 4 years now.Among themselves,The Safari is truly a large soft sofa on four wheels.
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21st August 2007, 10:40	#149
wonderboy Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 19 Thanked: 0 Times	Went to a Delhi - Rajasthan - Delhi trip with a friend on his new Optra Magnum diesel..WOOW! Driving couldn't be better my friends.. You just have to feel it. That car is meant for long distance travelling, swooshing past all lesser mortals and making them shrink by shame. What a car!! My Other choices would be: Fiat Palio and Old Maruti Zen
	() Thanks

21st August 2007, 10:52	#150
msharma_79 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 262 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	toyota camry just want sleep in that car.been to jaipur and Agra with our forign delegates and it is indeed wonderfull. even at the speed of 160 you dont have any noise and ofcourse highways are superb.
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